Northrop Grumman Corporation

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for you to join our growing team as an Associate Quality Engineer. The Mission Assurance team monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure the mission success of the program and works with the various teams to promote continuous MRB reduction and process improvements are implemented. We assess program performance and risks to contractual requirements and help to determine resources and activities to ensure compliance.

Our team is exceptionally detail oriented. We work on sophisticated projects in the aerospace industry, producing high-quality work. Each team member has individual assignments, but we work as a united team to identify and resolve potential issues before timelines are impacted. Our team pursues inclusivity, diversity, and balance in both workload and work-life. We feel strongly about treating each other with respect and working with integrity.

Do you enjoy solving problems? Come join our team!

This role may be filled as an Associate Mission Assurance Engineer or Mission Assurance Engineer.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.

• Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans.
• Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort.
• Preparation of first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final Customer.
• Processing of MRB nonconformances.
• Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
• Conduct or support internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate Engineer Mission Assurance

• Bachelor’s degree STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field and no years of experience
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain special program access
• Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. 
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings

Engineer Mission Assurance

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline emphasis in an engineering field and 2+ years of Quality Engineering or Mission Assurance work experience; OR a master’s degree and no years of experience
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain special program access
• Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. 
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
• Knowledge of MRB (Material Review Board) standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior aircraft manufacturing experience or background in composites
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
• Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Highly self-motivated person, able to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements.

Work schedule:

• Opening on A, B & C shifts
• Must be willing to work any shift

Work schedules can vary, with the following shift options:

Shift A Monday – Thursday 10 hr shift 6:30 am – 5:00 pm

Shift B Monday – Thursday 10 hr shift 4:00 pm – 2:30 am

Shift C Friday –Sunday 12 hr shift 6:00 am – 6:30 pm

Salary Range: $62,200.00 - $93,400.00Salary Range 2: $75,300.00 - $112,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.